The Finance Committee moves the adoption of the attached February financials

Motion by Mark

Second by Tana Motion passes

Wayne made a comment that the committee did a great job this year on cost for the Banquet.

Sanctioning Committee – Randy (Carolyn presenting in Randy’s absence)

No Committee List submitted

Sanction Requests (Karrin)

Council Bluff IA did not make the 90 days

Placerville, CA

Chattanooga, TN does not want to have a contest this year but next year for Aug. 30 2014,

Santana CA, April 13, 2013 is bacon contest, a license contest McIntosh are the reps and are on board,

Existing Contests: Florissant, MO

Council Bluff, IA *

Placerville, CA *

Cape Girardeau, MO

Calgary, Alberta, CANADA

Blue Springs, MO

Fayetteville, AR

Shenandoah, VA

Columbia, MO

Shawnee, KS

Arthur, IL

Clarksburg, MD

Poteau, OK

Garnett, KS

La Quinta, CA

New Contests Central Point, OR

San Juan, PR

Thayer, MO

Absarokee, MT

Bethel, CT

Galax, VA

N Tonawanda, NY

KC, KS

Hill City, SD

Chattanooga, TN

Derby, KS

Floyd, VA

St. Leon, IN

Marietta, GA

New Contest 2014 Harrington, DE

Licensed 2013 Smyrna, GA

Santa Ana, CA 4/13 *

Santa, Ana, CA 6/16

Motion by Tana to accept contest, Second by Dave, motion pass

Carolyn: As requested at last meeting, I had a conversation with the Organizer at Placerville, CA. She has requested a date change to 7/20-21/2013. There are no date conflicts, and the contest is listed on this month's report. I ask that this date change be accepted.

Carolyn: Per Board Request (tabled February meeting):

Guidelines for In-House Approval of Contests

Existing Contests:

If received before December 1 deadline, the contest will automatically be renewed.

If submitted after December 1, and there is no conflict with existing (i.e. if there were three contests in Kansas City metro area on March 8, and two renewed prior to December 1, and had peacefully co-existed in the past, but third did not get their application in until January 2, it would be approved) or new contests, the contest will automatically be renewed.

Date change, reviewed and vetted for potential conflicts, density and saturation. If there is another approved contest on that date within a 150 mile radius, it will be referred to BOD for ruling.

New Contest:

Reviewed and vetted for potential conflicts, density, and saturation. If there is no conflict (150 miles) and no contests in immediate area two weeks before or after the proposed date, and having met all requirements (contest application, prepaid sanction, 90 day minimum filing date), the contest shall be approved.

If there is conflict, applicant interview by Contest Coordinator for flexibility of date. If alternate date not available, interview with existing contest to get their feedback. Attempt to accommodate both. Written report to Sanction Chair. If there is resistance from existing event, the new contest will be submitted to Board for ruling.

If there is any hint of conflict brewing, the new contest details will be forwarded to the Sanction chair, along with written report for further investigation and reporting to Board.

A listing of all contests meeting In-House approval guidelines will be submitted along with the Sanction Report the Friday before the next Board meeting.

Kingsford might cut back , on point chase , team of the year, will not be a big advertiser on the bbq tour.However will be on the KCBS website

International Outreach Team – Wayne Lohman

I want to bring the Board up to date on the International Outreach Team (IOTeam) activities in those countries where we have ongoing BBQ events, such as sanctioned contests and teaching classes. This year we have back to back contests in Amsterdam, Holland and Leicester, England. Both of these contests are full with 47 teams in Amsterdam and 17 teams in Leicester. All KCBS sanctioning requirements have been met and fees paid. Also scheduled on separate trips are cooking and judging classes in Copenhagen, Denmark and Tallinn, Estonia, in which we have 30 CBJ’s attending the classes. We will be repeating our cooking/judging class in Heinsberg, Germany at Otto Premier Meat Company. At that session we had 30 cooking teams and 27 CBJ’s attending the classes. This year we plan to repeat both classes and participate in a German BBQ Contest, location not known at this time. We also have on- going discussions with a Meadow Creek Grill distributor and organizer for a sanctioned contest in Gelsenkirchen in late August.

Outside the European countries we are working with sanctioning bodies in both the Caribbean and South Africa. In this month’s sanctioning report we have a request to approve a new contest in San Juan, Puerto Rico for June 29. This contest has sponsorship from both Cattlemen’s BBQ Sauce and Rums of Puerto Rico and has been a backyard contest for the past 12 years with an average team attendance of 48. They cook the same 4 meat entries as KCBS and the winning team is eligible to attend the Jack and American Royal.

I want to request permission from the Board to pursue the formation of International KCBS Chapters as part of strategic planning plan. This study would be undertaken by the IOTeam who is familiar with the issues and challenges of establishing a KCBS Chapter for International barbecue societies. If I receive approval for the study, I will give you monthly reports on the status of our progress. Therefore, I make the motion to grant the IOTeam permission to undertake the study of forming International KCBS chapters.

Wayne Motion to request permission IO team to study forming international KCBS Chapters

Don do not need the board approval to study, board agree

Wayne withdrew the motion

Nominating Committee – Mike P

At this time, the Nominating committee consists of Mike Peters, Chair, Carolyn Wells and Candy Weaver (ex officio). I am open to having a co-chair should someone express interest.

There is no committee report at this time and I will discuss with Randy by next meeting, duties of the past nominating committee. I am pretty sure that there are no pressing issues for this committee.

The purpose of the committee is to update/finalize the Membership Survey that the Board was going to use in 2012. The goal would be to have a survey to all membership by mid-2013. This committee will also be reviewing ways to form Regional Representation within KCBS. A map has been created to show 2013 members and voting by states. This map is to be published in an upcoming Bullsheet.

This Ad Hoc committee is chaired by Don Harwell with members being Steve Farrin, Tana Shupe, Carolyn Wells and Candy Weaver.

Map is on web site

Don motion to accept, second by Wayne

Strategic Planning – Mark Simmons

The strategic planning committee at this time includes Mark Simmons (Chair), Carolyn Wells and Candy Weaver (Members ex officio) and Wayne Lohman.Additional members are being sought and considered.

KCBScore Committee – Mike B

Developments since last report:

1) The test website API is completed and is now sending contest database copies to our results archive if needed for future analysis. The website is now ready to begin the next phase of beta testing.

2) I have received two updates to Score and met three times with the InDevX programming team. Two of the issues have been addressed. The remaining two issues are being worked on. When they have been addressed I will send the release to committee for testing.

Mike B motions accept, second by Tana. Accepted as presented

Technology Committee – Mike B

Activity since last report:

1) Posted the February 15 board meeting recording on our website.

2) Posted the board election results on our website.

3) Updated the board contact information on our website.

4) Updated the kcbs.us email group lists for all committees that I have received information on.

5) Updated the Accconference call-in codes for all committees that have requested codes.

6) Repaired the office server's storage array.

Mike B motion to Accept, second Dave, Accepted

Membership Committee -- Steve

Below are the numbers for FEBRUARY 2013 Provided by Carla Page.

Number of Total Members= 17298

Number of New Members= 233

Number of Renewed Members=1061

Number of Non-renewals=565

Number of members who signed up via the website=182 (22 WERE FAMILIES)

Number of New Members from Judging classes= 202

The following programs are being discussed by the membership committee but are only in their infancy so it's too early to provide a full report to the board.

Cooks Training ProgramAffinity ProgramFeasibility of a lower level TOY program

Recognition program and possible awards for long time cooks and judges of KCBSLoyalty Program (waiting for report from MMA)Exit survey for members choosing not to renew their membership, possible by e-mail or outside sources to see about cost, will get back to the boardMember retention

We are looking for input from the general membership. If you are reading this in the agenda or meeting notes please email us at membership@kcbs.us and let us know how you feel about the possibility of a lower level TOY for teams that are unable to compete in 20 to 30 contests a year (which is the majority of teams). Good idea ? Horrible idea ?

Steve motion to accept, Second by Dave ,Accepted

Banquet Committee -- Jeff

The 2013 Banquet Committee includes Jeff Stith and Mike Peters (co-chairs) and Steve Farrin. There may be additional people later.

Mike is going to stay at the Inn at Opryland in Nashville on his way to a GABT stop and will review the facilities to report back.

We are looking at options for the 2015 banquet

A contract has been signed with the Inn at Opryland in Nashville for 2013 banquet

I am looking for one or two more members who have some experience with Grants and Grants in Aid. I will keep you posted when new members are added to our committee.

Right now I am in contact with members of the Financial Aid office of our local Junior College system. We will be setting up a meeting to discuss what other not for profit organizations use as criteria on their Grants in Aid and what are the typical deadlines different schools have for a student to submit their financial information.

The Committee will also take a look into setting firm guidelines for both the Grants in Aid and the regular Grants programs.

For discussion in Executive Session: How should we set our budget for each of these programs?

I move that the Board accept this report,

Dave motion to accept, Second Tana, Accepted

Education Committee -- Tana

I am contacting members to be on the Education Committee and should have it formed and will have held our first conference call by our April meeting.

Mike and Steve are on the committee

Several branched one for the younger cooks, having more visibility for Kids Q and back yard

Team

Tana, would like for everyone to e-mail her recommendations, and would like a lot of input so rules can be setup for backyard division

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TEAM OF THE YEAR (TOY) AWARDS TO BACKYARD TEAMS

To receive TOY points:

1. The chief cook of the team must be a member of KCBS.

2. Only scores to be considered will be in the following four meat categories: Chicken, Ribs, Pork, and Brisket.

3. The top two scores cooked in the designated four meat categories will be considered.

4. A maximum of five contests will be considered.

5. Awards for TOY will be given to the five top scoring teams.

6. A trophy and monetary awards will be given as follows:

Fifth Place: $ 200

Fourth Place: 400

Third Place: 600

Second Place: 800

First Place: 1,000

Accepted as presented, additional information to follow.

Contest Rep Committee - Kim

Rep Committee

Randy Bigler Co-chair, Bunny Tuttle, Teresa Lake, Kelly McIntosh .

Discuss about to get new button up dress shirts, Light weight, short sleeve in a rust or Burgundy color.

Kim motion to accept, Dave Second, Accept

Polar Bear Challenge: Executive Session

OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

MOTION (Shupe): I move that, after Board meetings, the Quick Notes is sent to the Executive Director and the President for approval rather than to all board members before being posted on the KCBS website.

I am making this motion because sending the Quick Notes to the entire board makes it impossible for the secretary to get the "Notes" posted on the website within the 48 hour requirement, and because any additional updates can be suggested at the next scheduled meeting of the board when they become the official "Minutes" of a meeting.

Motion to accept by Tana, Second Kim.

7 Yes

2 no Motion pass

Collier:

Motion-A motion from Kim to approve the purchase of new short sleeve button up rep shirts, KCBS would buy each rep one shirt and the reps would be allowed to purchase extra.

Table until we get shirt and price picked out

Weaver

Motion-Candy I move that recognition be given to teams who achieve a contest score of 700+ in the overall division of any contests. Teams who make it to 700+ to be recognized on the KCBS.us website (similar to 180 scores) and awarded a 700+ pin and/or certificate.

Section contest/master series only, Retroactive to the first of the year

Jeff Second,

Mike B motion that Candy and Carolyn come up with a design, Second by Wayne

Peters

Motion Mike I would like to make the motion that we award TOY points to the Sam’s Club Regional and final events in addition to the American Royal Invitational contest effective immediately.

Since there are numerous events on every weekend that teams, who do not get invitations to compete (Sam’s/AR), may compete to garner points, it does not make sense to penalize the teams that are chasing TOY points. These are typically the teams that are cooking multiple contests and promoting KCBS. Should the Sam’s events or the American Royal Invitational choose to deviate from the 4 KCBS categories or turn in times, I would then suggest revisiting this issue. Until then, because the events (Sam’s/AR) use the same rules as all other sanctioned, TOY points awarded contests, points should be awarded.